Another option could be Lemieux, which would allow New Orleans to maintain continuity on the left side of the line with Patrick and rookie left tackle Taliese Fuaga.
“This is my first year playing center, so it’s been some trial by fire,” said Lemieux, a five-year veteran who only had played guard until he signed with the Saints last offseason. “And I’ve had OTAs and training camp, and now just going out and playing a lot of center.
“So every day I’ve learned more and more about the position. It’s fun. It’s a good challenge, a challenge I’ve always wanted ever since I got into the NFL, and this year I took it really seriously and I’ve gotten better every single day at it.”
Allen said however the lineup settles, he’s confident that replacements will handle the load.
“The players that are filling in have to step up and play well, the players around them have to step up and play well,” he said. “This is about a team. This is about 11 guys on offense, 11 guys on defense, 11 guys in the kicking game going out and executing their job.
“And we’ll have 11 guys out there, and we have confidence and fully expect those guys to go out there and play well.”
INJURY REPORT: The Saints’ lengthy injury report included right guard Cesar Ruiz (knee), who did not practice Wednesday. Ruiz and McCoy were the only two starters returning to their positions from last season. If Ruiz is unable to play Sunday, guard/tackle Landon Young could be his replacement.
Others who did not practice were cornerback Alontae Taylor (illness), linebacker Demario Davis (hamstring) and running back Alvin Kamara (ribs/hip). Young (foot), defensive tackle Khalen Saunders (calf) and linebacker D’Marco Jackson (calf) were limited, while Carr (left groin) and tight end Taysom Hill (chest) practiced full.
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